FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Kathryn Ellen (Lewin) Williams Marshall passed away unexpectedly early July 9, 2009, at her home. Born June 27, 1935, in Presque Isle, she was the firstborn child of Wilma (Tompkins) Lewin Goodall and Roland “Earl” Lewin. Kathryn was a member of Presque Isle High School, Class of 1953. She had a love for life. After raising her family she attended Mobile Infirmary and earned her registered nursing degree with certification in cardiac care and chemotherapy. Her career included employment at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in the cardiac unit. She later worked at the nursing home and in home care. Loving her job, she also volunteered at a local bible camp during summer visits in Maine. Kathryn loved flowers, which are her legacy; she planted flowers everywhere she went, many of which are enjoyed by family members today. She was predeceased by her first husband, James Edward Williams, with whom she had four children, Marilyn and her husband, Michael Brown, of Easton, Steve R. Williams and his wife, Wendy (Dyer), of Hickory, N.C., Roger R. Williams and his wife, Claudia, of McKinney, Texas, and Sherry and her husband, Claude Sutherland, of Presque Isle. She was married 47 years to Henry William Marshall. They built fond memories traveling, square dancing, roller-skating, camping, hiking and organizing family gatherings. Kathryn and Henry have three children, Ellen Richelle Wright and her caring friend, Ray Ward, of Fairhope, Ala., Doreen and her husband, Joe Fredric, of Perkinston, Miss., and Henry Marshall II and his wife, Jill, of Virginia Beach, Va. Kathryn leaves behind her husband, Henry; her seven children, 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; her sister, Rowena Ramey; brothers, Nathan Lewin of East Millinocket, and Curtis Lewin and his wife, Sally, of Presque Isle; and her aunt, Florence Rogers of Dauphin Island, Ala. She also leaves multiple cousins, nieces and nephews; and friends, including her wonderful friend, Annie Martin. She was predeceased by her parents; her stepfather, Hanford Goodall; and her sisters, Roberta Woodcock Glanville of Presque Isle, Kay Miranda of Washington, D.C, and Rita Lewin of Rhode Island. A memorial service was held July 18 at her home in Fairhope, Ala. There will be a graveside service 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at Fairmont Cemetery, Presque Isle. Friends and family members are welcome to join in a time of fellowship 3 p.m. at Easton Wesleyan Church.
KATHRYN ELLEN (LEWIN) WILLIAMS MARSHALL
